CROATIA 1 Krapanj 2013 UNC private issue - Only 100 pieces was printed RARE

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CROATIA
SREDIŠNJA BANKA KRAPNJA
CENTRAL BANK OF ISLAND KRAPANJ
1 Krapanj 2013 UNC * PNL
Private banknote printed in Australia.
No more than 100 pieces were printed.
There are two issues of the same banknote.
The first one is from 2007 and this one from 2013.
The obverse shows a 19th century diving helmet found on the island of Krapanj. Latin and Glagolitic inscriptions.
The reverse shows the  Monastery of the Holy Cross from 1523.
KRAPANJ
is an island of
Croatia
in the central
Dalmatian
county of
Šibenik-Knin
.
POPULATION OF ONLY 237 INHABITANTS!
Krapanj is one of the smallest inhabited islands of the
Adriatic Sea
covering 0.36 km². It is also the most densely inhabited island and has the lowest elevation (1.5 m above sea level). Krapanj is 300 m offshore at its closest point from the mainland village of
Brodarica
.
Krapanj has a rich history in deepsea diving, primarily in the harvesting and selling of
sea sponges
. Antun from Crete introduced Krapanj's inhabitants to diving and sea sponge gathering/processing over 300 years ago. For many years, diving for sponges had been the major income for Krapanj families, earning them the title of "Spužvari" (sponge vendors).
By the middle of the 20th century the industry peaked with the inception of breathing apparatus and motorised boats.
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Crews would generally dive 6 times a day, over 20 days taking turns one at a time at depths of over 40 metres (131 feet). It was a dangerous occupation as just the weight of the suit was 100 kg (220 lb) and the constant danger of
decompression sickness
discouraged generations to come.
The small industry still persists, with sponges from Krapanj sold throughout Europe with a primary market in Greece and Italy. The cosmetic market has in recent years opened the market for Krapanj sponges on an international scale.
The tradition of diving has in latter days given rise to
scuba diving
,
free diving
and
spearfishing
professionals from Krapanj.
The Krapanj monastery museum permanently exhibits a show on sea sponge diving.
The island of Krapanj's culture and traditions reflect the Dalmatian way of life. Hard work, good food and a healthy lifestyle embodies the seaside rock houses and tiny side-streets. Krapanj takes pride in its origins of deepsea diving and generally personifies a seafaring culture.
Krapanj's tourist industry is vastly underdeveloped, with the main factor being the prohibition of vehicles on the island. As a result, the island has kept many of the old-world traditions that add a unique charm.
The art of producing
wine
(
vino
),
olive oil
(
maslinovo ulje
),
rakija
and
sea sponge
(
spužve
) are traditions that date back to pre-history but are still extremely evident in modern-day Krapanj. Food is generally seafood, caught by local fisherman and distributed locally.
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